Protection

and control

Sepam range
Sepam 2000
Sepam 1000
Diagnosis guide
Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide

Contents page
Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide 2
Sepam 2000 appendix 13
Sepam 1000 diagnosis guide 14
Sepam 1000 appendix 19

c the symptoms column describes the fault

observed, together with the possible
consequences.
c the possible causes column describes
what could have caused the fault.
c the remedies column describes the tests
to be performed or operations to be carried
out to correct the situation (they are not
necessarily given opposite the causes
discussed).

All indicators off

Symptoms
c all the indicators and the display unit
are off,
c the TSM 2001 terminal is not
communicating, the screen is blank.
Possibles causes
c the Sepam 2000 is not being supplied
with power,
c the device has been switched on rapidly
several times in a row, causing internal
tripping of the CE40 power supply.
Remedies
c check the voltage on the power supply
connector,
c disconnect the power supply for a few
minutes,
c if the fault persists, change the Sepam
2000 power supply board. The CE40 board
is fitted with an internal fuse; never replace
it (since other power supply components are
damaged when the fuse blows).

2 Guide de diagnostic
“maintenance” message and red indicator on
Symptoms
c Sepam displays the maintenance
message,
c the red indicator is on,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is not
operational,
c the Sepam 2000 is not working;
the watchdog has dropped out.
“maintenance” message and red indicator off
Symptoms
c Sepam displays the maintenance
message,
c the red indicator is off,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is
operational,
c Sepam 2000 is working,
c the maintenance message disappears
when a key on the front of the device is
pressed, but comes back again after a few
seconds.
Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
The parameters have been altered.
There may be several causes for the
alteration:
c the memory cartridge has been
inadvertently plugged in or pulled with
the power on.
c Sepam 2000 self-testing has detected an
internal fault which prevents it fromcarrying
out its functions.
Possible causes
c the microswitches are in a prohibited
setting,
c Sepam 2000 internal self-testing has
detected an internal fault which does not
prevent Sepam 2000 from momentarily
performing its functions.
Remedies
c replace the customer cartridge by the
TSM 2005 final testing cartridge and read
the internal fault using the TSM 2001 (see
TSM 2005 manual, chapter on reading
internal faults).
without the TSM 2005
c to locate the fault, replace the cartrige by
another one (made for use in the same
model). If the fault disappears, it came from
the cartridge: reprogram it with LOGIPAM
using the reprogram settings option,
c if necessary, replace the faulty cartridge,
c if the fault persists, replace the power
supply card,
c if the fault persists, replace Sepam 2000.
Before re-energizing the Sepam,
check the complete parameter setting
of the Sepam:
c status,
c protection settings,
c control logic parameters:
bistables, time delays...
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the ECM (or ECA) and 3U+Vo boards
(installation manual),
c for S25 and S35 Sepam, an error code
can be read with the pocket terminal in the
About Sepam menu, SFT 2800 heading; it
appears in line 4 of the screen, on the right :
v code 0400: change the ECM (ECA) board
(slot 2),
v code 1000: change the 3U+Vo board,
v code 0800: change the additional ECM
(ECA) board (slot 3),
v codes 2000, 8000: change the RTD
boards,
v other codes or if the fault persists:
replace Sepam 2000.
With TSM 2005
c replace the customer cartridge by the
TSM 2005 final testing cartridge and read
the internal fault using the TSM 2001 (see
TSM 2005 manual, chapter on reading
internal faults).
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Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide (cont’d)
“CARTRIDGE” message
Symptoms
c Sepam displays the cartridge message,
c the red indicator is on.
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is not
working,
c Sepam 2000 is not working; the watchdog
relay has dropped out.
“M.CARTRIDGE” message and red indicator on
Symptoms
c Sepam displays the M.CARTRIDGE
message,
c the red indicator is off,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is not
working ,
c the Sepam 2000 is not working; the
watchdog has dropped out.
“M.CARTRIDGE” message and red indicator off
Symptoms
c Sepam displays the M.CARTRIDGE
message,
c the red indicator is off,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working,
c the Sepam 2000 is working,
c the M.CARTRIDGE message disappears
when a key on the front of the device is
pressed, but comes backagain after a few
seconds.
4 Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
c the cartridge does not match the Sepam
model,
c boards needed for Sepam 2000
operation are missing,
c the boards have been switched around,
c 2 different ECM boards are pluged
in Sepam.
Possible causes
c cartridge memory fault, with possible
altered parameters.
Possible causes
c incorrect status setting,
c the maximum number of cartridge
memory entries has been reached
Remedies
c ensure that the cartridge has not been
mixed up with another Sepam 2000
cartridge,
c check the number of ESTOR I/O boards.
It should be greater than or equal to the
number of boards needed for the control
logic program,
c check that the cartridge is installed in the
correct model of Sepam: the Sepam model
in which the cartridge should be inserted
appears in line 1 of the label on the front
of the cartridge.
Example :
a cartridge labeled S25 LX M01 should be
inserted in a model 2025 LX Sepam,
c the Sepam model appears in the label
stuck to its side. Check that the boards
present in the rear compartment of that
model comply with the board position
table in the appendix,
c check that ECM boards have the same
sérial number (03143179 or 3122288).
With TSM 2005
c replace the customer cartridge by the
TSM 2005 final testing cartridge and read
the internal fault using the TSM 2001
(see TSM 2005 manual, chapter on reading
internal faults).
Remedies
c replace the cartridge.
Before re-energizing the Sepam, check
the complete parameter setting of the
Sepam:
c status,
c protection settings,
c control logic parameters:
bistables, time delays...
Remedies
c check whether the STATUS menu
parameters are blinking. Blinking
parameters should be reprogrammed,
c for S25 and S35 Sepam, an error code is
read using the pocket terminal in the About
Sepam menu, item SFT 2800; it appears in
line 4 of the screen, on the right:
v code 0040 : replace the cartridge.
Everything off except for green and red indicators
Symptoms
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red inidicator is off,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is not
communicating, its screen is blank,
c the 3 indicators I on, O off, trip and the
display unit are off,
c the blinking cursor is displayed on the
TSM 2001 pocket terminal but the terminal
is not working.
Display of dashs
Symptoms
c a line of dashs is displayed:
--------------,
c this message may appear in normal
operating conditions.
The TSM 2001 display is blank
Symptoms
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal screen is
dark, or blank except for the blinking cursor,
c the green on indicator is on,
c lthe red indicator is off,
c the Sepam 2000 display unit is working
and the keys on the front are operational.
Guide de diagnostic
Possibles causes
c the cartridge is missing,
c there may be a programming fault in the
cartridge,
c the control logic part is not programmed,
c power supply board fault.
Possible causes
c pressing a key on the front which is not
used (e.g. V/Hz key on a Sepam which does
not contain voltage measurement
functions),
c pressing the alarm key (to display the
stored messages) when no messages have
been stored,
c when stored messages are being read
(after the user has pressed the alarm key),
the dashs appear to indicate the end of the
list of messages (they appear after the
oldest message).
Possible causes
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal display unit
contrast adjustment has been modified,
c the pocket terminal is out of order.
Remedies
c check for the cartridge behind the shutter,
c replace the cartridge by a cartridge that is
presumed to be a good one (intended for
the same model of Sepam 2000). If the fault
disappears, the fault came from the
cartridge: replace or reprogram it,
c if the fault persists, change the Sepam
2000 power supply board,
c if the fault persists, change Sepam 2000.
Remedies
c none. This is not a fault.
Remedies
c turn the dial on the right-hand side of the
TSM 2001 pocket terminal,
c test the pocket terminal on another
Sepam 2000 to determine whether the fault
comes from the terminal or Sepam 2000.
If the fault is located in Sepam 2000,
replace it.
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Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide (cont’d)
The current measurements are false
Symptoms
c the difference between the expected
measurement and the measurement
indicated by Sepam 2000 may be between
10% and 500%,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
The residual current measurement is false
Symptoms
c reading < 50% of injected current.
I2 current measurement does not appear
Symptoms
c the I2 measurement is missing. It does not
appear on the display or on the TSM 2001
pocket terminal,
c the phase 1 and 3 currents are correct.
One of the 3 phase current measurements is zero
Symptoms
c one of the measurements indicates a
value of zero or close to zero,
c the other 2 phase current measurements
are working normally. The indications are
the same on the display and on the TSM
2001 pocket terminal,
c the green on indicator is on
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
6 Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
c the microswitches on the back of the ECM
(or ECA) board are not set correctly,
c one of the parameters in the status menu
is not set correctly.
Possible causes
cthe core balance CT is not compatible.
Possible causes
c the number of phase CTs selected in the
status menu is 2 instead of 3.
If this is the case, Sepam is unaware of the
presence of the phase 2 CT.
Possible causes
c there are only 2 CTs in the cubicle,
c one CT is not wired,
c the ECM (or ECA) current input board is
faulty,
c the current measured is less than 1.5% of
In.
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the ECM (or ECA) board;
refer to installation manual,
c check that the In setting (status menu,
phase CT heading) matches the rating of
the CTs or CSP sensors being used;
refer to use/commissioning manual,
c check that the network frequency has
been selected correctly (50 or 60 Hz,
status menu).
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 to test the ECM or ECA
current boards (see TSM 2005 manual,
chapter on testing ECM or ECA boards).
Remedies
c replace the core balance CT by a CSH,
c check that the core balance CT is wired to
the core balance CT input and not to the CT
input.
Remedies
c check the number of CTs indicated in the
status menu, phase CT heading. Set it to 3.
Remedies
c Sepam connected to a 1A/5A CT: ensure
that there is current in the CT secondary
circuit which reaches the CCA 660 or
CCA 650 connector,
c replace the ECM board,
c Sepam connected to a CSP sensor:
momentarily reverse the connections (BNC
connector) on the ECA board: if the fault
disappears, the problem is an external one;
if the fault persists, replace the ECA board.
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 to test the ECM or ECA
current boards (see TSM 2005 manual,
chapter on testing ECM or ECA boards).
The voltage measurements are false
Symptoms
c the difference between the expected
measurement and the measurement
indicated by Sepam 2000 may be between
10% and 500%,
c the protections do not trip at the expected
setting,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
One or two phase voltage measurements do not appear
Symptoms
c the U13 (and U32) measurement is
missing. It does not appear on the display
or on the TSM 2001 pocket terminal,
c the other voltages are correct.
A voltage measurement is zero
Symptoms
c one of the phase-to-phase voltage
measurements indicates a value of zero or
close to zero. The indications are the same
on the display and on the TSM 2001 pocket
terminal,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
c the microswitches on the back of the
3U+Vo board are not set correctly,
c one of the parameters in the status menu
is not set correctly.
Possible causes
c the phase VTs selected in the status
menu are U21(and U32). If this is the case,
Sepam is unaware of the presence of the
other VTs.
Possible causes
c there are only one or two VTs in the
cubicle,
c the 3U+Vo voltage input board is faulty,
c the voltage measured is less than 1.5%
of Un.
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the 3U+Vo board; refer to installation
manual,
c check that the Unp and Uns settings
(status menu, phase VT heading) match
the VTs being used; refer to use/
commissioning manual,
c check that the network frequency has
been selected correctly (50 or 60 Hz,
status menu).
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 to test the 3U+Vo
boards (see TSM 2005 manual, chapter on
testing 3U+Vo boards).
Remedies
c check the number of VTs indicated in the
status menu, phase VT heading. Set it to 3.
Remedies
c ensure that the wiring to Sepam 2000
is correct,
c replace the 3u+Vo board.
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 to test the 3U+Vo
voltage boards (see TSM 2005 manual,
chapter on testing 3U+Vo voltage boards).
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Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide (cont’d)

The power measurements and accumulated energy readings are false

Symptoms
c the power indicated may be totally false
or almost zero,
c the power factor indicated may be a
deviant value,
c otherwise, the current and voltage
measurements are correct.
Possible causes Remedies
c inversion of CT wiring to Sepam 2000 c check the wiring. Comply with the given
current inputs if the frequency is correct, order of phases.
c inversion of VT cabling to Sepam voltage
inputs if the frequency is displayed by
dashs.

The current measurement is zero and the accumulated energy increments

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c the accumulated energy increments for a c the load is low and the current is less than c normal operation.
displayed current of zero. 1.5% of In (e.g. no-load transformer).

The frequency measurement is not displayed or is given as dashs

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c no display of frequency measurement, c inversion of VT wiring to Sepam 2000 c check the wiring.
c otherwise, the current and voltage voltage inputs, Comply with the given order of phases.
measurements are correct, c direction of phase rotation is incorrect,
c the power indicated and the power factor c the frequency is not measured if voltage
are correct. U21 < 40%,
c the frequency is outside the tolerance
range
45 < F < 55 for 50 Hz
55 < F < 65 for 60 Hz.

8 Guide de diagnostic
A protection does not trip at the expected set point
Symptoms
c one or more protections do not trip at the
expected set points.
“connector” message
Symptoms
c the display unit indicates connector,
c pressing key A (for example) makes the
message disappear momentarily,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
A logic input generates a fault in cabling outside Sepam
Symptoms
c the logic input is working normally but it
creates interference in the outside circuit
(e.g. monitoring of tripping circuit
continuity),
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
c the causes may be same as when the
current or voltage measurements are false;
microswitches or status parameter set
incorrectly,
c a protection set point is outside the range
accepted by Sepam 2000 after a
modification of In, Ib, Unp or Uns,
c the control logic omits the protection
(see control logic operation further on),
c the protection is set to 999.
Possible causes
c detection of unplugged connector.
Possible causes
c wiring error on the connector of the
related board,
c the ESB or ESTOR board is faulty.
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the 3U+Vo and the ECM (or ECA) boards;
refer to installation manual,
c check that the frequency, Unp and Uns
settings (status menu, phase VT heading)
match the VTs being used;
refer to use/commissioning manual,
c check that the In setting (status menu,
CT ratio) matches the rating of the CTs
or CSP sensors used.
See user commissioning manual;
c using the TSM 2001 pocket terminal,
review the list of protections (protections
menu) and check that none of them is
blinking. If that is the case, reset it.
Generally speaking, it is recommended to
set all the parameters in the status menu
before setting the protections,
c check the control logic.
Remedies
c check that all connectors are plugged into
rear of device,
c check that the detection of plugged
connectors bridge (marked DPC) is present
on terminals 5 and 6 of the 6-pin
connectors; terminals 7 and 8 on the 8-pin
connectors and terminals 20 and 21 on the
21-pin connectors.
N.B. The BNC, power supply and
communication connectors are not equipped
with the plugged connector detection
system.
Remedies
c check wiring,
c replace the faulty ESB or ESTOR board.
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Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide (cont’d)
The standard control logic does not operate as expected
Symptoms
c the standard control logic does not
operate as expected,
c case in which Sepam 2000 is equipped
with standard control logic. The standard
control logic is recognized by the presence
of the CAT label which is read on the TSM
2001 pocket terminal, in the About Sepam
menu, program logic heading,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c the TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
Control logic does not operate as expected
Symptoms
c the control logic does not operate as
expected,
c case in which Sepam 2000 is equipped
with customized control logic,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is lit up,
c lthe TSM 2001 pocket terminal is working
normally.
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Possible causes
c the control logic time delays are not set
correctly,
c the Kp parameters, set via the pocket
terminal, are not set correctly. They mainly
define the control logic operating modes
according to the type of switchgear,
c fault in wiring outside Sepam 2000,
c ESB or ESTOR board faulty.
Possible causes
c error in the control logic program,
c time delays or Kp internal bits
incorrectly set,
c defect in cabling outside Sepam 2000,
c faulty ESB or ESTOR board.
Remedies
c if Sepam 2000 is equipped with the
standard control logic, refer to the
use/commissioning manual. Check:
v control logic time delay settings,
v Kp parameters (control logic contacts set
with the TSM 2001 pocket terminal).
c control logic with undervoltage release:
check the open order input I13 wiring
(normally set to 1),
c generator control logic: check the
emergency shutdown input I22 wiring
(normally set to 1).
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 to test the ESB
or ESTOR logic input/output boards
(see TSM 2005 manual, chapter on testing
ESB and ESTOR boards).
Without TSM 2005
c in case of doubt regarding the operation
of a logic input, check that there is voltage
on the input, and set it to 1; to do so check
the input status (1 or 0) using the TSM 2001
pocket terminal (program logic menu,
logic input heading). In the event of a
discrepancy, change the faulty board,
c when in doubt regarding the operation of
a relay output, check that the relay is
activated when Sepam sets the output to 1;
to do so check the input status (1 or 0)
using the TSM 2001 pocket terminal
(program logic menu, logic input
heading). In the event of a discrepancy,
change the faulty board.
Remedies
c if there is no CAT label, it is essential to
obtain the customized control logic program
in order analyze it and detect the source of
the fault,
c when in doubt regarding the operation of
logic outputs, refer to the paragraph above.
Guide de diagnostic
The red communication indicator stays on
Symptoms
c the red communication indicator is on,
c this indicator (communication watchdog)
is located on the back of Sepam 2000, near
the communication inlet, on the CE40 power
supply board. It is normal for it to light up for
a few seconds when the power is switched
on. When the device is operating normally, it
should be off,
c this indicator may light up even if the
remote monitoring and control system is not
operating or is not connected.
The green Jbus indicator does not blink
Symptoms
c the green communication indicator does
not blink,
c the green indicator is located on the back
of Sepam 2000, near the communication
inlet, on the CE40 power supply board.
If the remote monitoring and control system
is connected, the indicator should blink to
indicate that there is electrical activity in the
line. If it does not blink, it means that the
Sepam communication input is electrically
deactivated,
c the red coupler indicator is off,
c the rest of Sepam 2000 is working
normally.
Guide de diagnostic
Possible causes
c Sepam 2000 communication coupler
blockage,
c communication coupler failure.
Possible causes
c the remote monitoring and control system
is not in service or is not sending messages
throught the line,
c the line is cut,
c the L+ and L- network wires are reversed,
c polarization or impedance matching of the
RS 485 line are incorrect.
Remedies
c change the communication kit (2 boards).
Remedies
c refer to Jbus communication documents
and check the following:
v check the direction of line cabling to
terminals 1 to 4 of all the CCA609 units in
the network,
v check that the line has been polarized.
This should be at one point only.
v check that line impedance has been
matched at both ends.
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 and a PC to test
the communication system (refer to
communication kit manual.
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Sepam 2000 diagnosis guide (cont’d)
The Jbus communication CPT2 diagnosis counter increments
Symptoms
c the CPT2 counter increments,
c the counter is accessed via the TSM 2001
pocket terminal, status menu,
communication heading. It counts the
errors in the communication frames. When
the device is operating normally, it should
not increment,
c the green coupler indicator is blinking (so
the line is not cut). The red coupler indicator
is off,
c the rest of Sepam 2000 is working
normally.
The JBUS communication CPT9 diagnosis counter does not increment
Symptoms
c the CPT9 counter does not increment,
c the counter is accessed via the TSM 2001
pocket terminal, status menu,
communication heading. It counts the
errors in the communication frames. When
the device is operating normally, it should
not increment,
c the green coupler indicator is blinking
(so the line is not cut).
The red coupler indicator is off,
c the rest of Sepam 2000 is working
normally.
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Possible causes
c one of the communication parameters has
not been set correctly: rate or parity,
c impedance matching and/or
communication network polarization are
incorrect,
c there is noise on the line
N.B. The frames which contain errors are
detected by Sepam 2000 which does not
process them. Overall Sepam/remote
monitoring and control system operation is
not generally affected and the number of
frames with errors remains limited (a few).
Possible causes
c the remote monitoring and control system
never addresses this Sepam,
c one of the communication parameters is
not set correctly:
rate, slave number or parity,
c communication network impedance
matching or polarization is incorrect.
Remedies
c use the TSM 2001 pocket terminal to set
the communication rate and parity in
accordance with the remote monitoring
and control system (status menu,
communication heading),
c if this is not sufficient, check polarization
and line impedance matching
(see Jbus communication manual),
c check that the CCA 609 clamps are
tightened onto the cable shielding and not
onto the insulating material. The clamps
earth the cable shielding,
c check the earthing of the CCA 609 (green-
yellow wire),
c check that the CCA 602 cable connecting
Sepam and the CCA 609 unit is plugged in
and locked at both ends. It contributes to
shielding continuity,
c check that the communication network
does not cross through zones with high
levels of electrical pollution.
With TSM 2005
c use the TSM 2005 and a PC to test
the communication system
(refer to communication KIT manual).
Remedies
c use the TSM 2001 pocket terminal to set
the communication speed, salve number
and parity in accordance with the remote
monitoring and control system
(status menu, communication heading),
c if this is not suficient, check polarization
and impedance matching
(see Jbus communication manual).
Guide de diagnostic
Sepam 2000 appendix

Table of rear compartment

board positions
c The table below indicates the position of the boards
in the rear compartment according to the different
Sepam 2000 models.
c If the board poisitions are not complied with, Sepam
2000 will not start up and will display maintenance
or cartridge.

slot 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
S26 or S25 models
LS ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB SONDE ECM(1) CE40
(2)(4) (4)
LT ESTOR ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo ECM(1) CE40
LX ESTOR(2)(4) ESTOR(4) ESB nothing ECM(1) CE40
XT ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo nothing CE40
S36 or S35 models
KR ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB nothing ECM ECM(1) CE40
KZ SONDE ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB nothing ECM ECM(1) CE40
(3) (2) (1)
YR ESTOR ESTOR ESTOR ESB nothing nothing ECM CE40
ZR ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB nothing SONDE ECM(1) CE40
LR ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo ECM ECM(1) CE40
LS SONDE ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo ECM ECM(1) CE40
(3) (2) (1)
SR ESTOR ESTOR ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo SONDE ECM CE40
SS SONDE ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo SONDE ECM(1) CE40
XR ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo nothing ECM(1) CE40
TR ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo 3U+Vo ECM(1) CE40
(3) (2)
CR ESTOR ESTOR ESTOR ESB nothing ECMD ECMD CE40
CC(5) ESTOR(3) ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB ECMD ECMD ECMD CE40
TS(5) SONDE ESTOR(2) ESTOR ESB 3U+Vo 3U+Vo ECM(1) CE40
Notes
(1)
or ECA for CSP sensor,
(2)
the ESTOR 2 board may be installed, depending on the application,
(3)
option for the ESTOR board,
(4)
For SX1 and SX2 applications the ESTOR boards are not installed in Sepam,
(5)
available with S36 only.

c 3U+Vo: voltage inputs and residual voltage input,

Functions of rear c SONDE: 6 PT100 RTD inputs,
compartment boards c ESB: 2 logic inputs, 2 output relays and watchdog relay
3 versions available: 24/30 VDC, 48/127 VDC and 220/250 VDC,
c CE40 c ESTOR: 8 logic inputs and 4 output relays 3 versions available: 24/30 VDC,
Power supply: 3 versions available: 24/30 VDC, 48/127 VDC and 220/250 VDC.
48/127 VDC and 220/250 VDC.
c INT RS 485 :
Communication interface. It is located behind the
metal plate on the power supply board.
c ECM
Current inputs for 1 A or 5 A seonsor and CSH core
balance CT input for residual current measurement.
Sepam TC type.
c ECA
current inputs for CSP sensor or CSH core balance
CT input for residual current measurement. This
board in installed in place of the ECM board for
Sepam 2000 CS type.

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All indicators off

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c all the indicators and the display unit c the Sepam 1000 is not being supplied with c check the voltage on the power supply
are off. power. connector,
c if the fault persists, change the Sepam
1000 AS' power supply board. The AS'
board is fitted with an internal fuse; never
replace it (since other power supply
components are damaged when the fuse
blows).

Everything off except for green and red indicators

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c the green on indicator is on, c the self-tests have detected an internal c change the Sepam AS' power supply
c the red indicator is on, fault, board,
c the trip indicator and display unit are off, c power supply board fault. c if the fault persists, replace the
c the watchdog has dropped out. Sepam 1000.

display of the “check settings” message

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c the display unit shows the message: c Sepam 1000 has detected a parameter c switch to parameter setting mode and
check settings, setting faults (outside range, incompatible change the settings of all the parameters
c the values of some parameters are settings, set point modified after a change which are blinking on the display unit.
blinking, of In, etc.).
c the protections are working normally.

The -, + and enter keys are disabled

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c the -, + and enter keys are disabled. c Sepam is not in parameter setting mode. c switch to parameter setting mode by
pressing for a second on the P key on the
back of Sepam.

Display of the “fault” message

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c internal fault. c internal fault. c replace Sepam.

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The current measurements are false
Symptoms
c the difference between the expected
measurement and the measurement
indicated by Sepam 1000 may be between
10% and 500%,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is working.
One of the phase current measurements is zero
Symptoms
c a measurement indicates a value of zero
or close to zero,
c the 2 other phase current measurements
are working normally,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is working.
The voltage measurements are false
Symptoms
c the difference between the expected
measurement and the measurement
indicated by Sepam 1000 may be between
10% and 500%,
c the protections do not trip at the expected
setting,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is working.
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Possible causes
c the microswitches on the back of the EM
(or EA) board are not set correctly,
c one of the parameters in the status loop
is not set correctly.
Possible causes
c there are only 2 CTs in the cubicle,
c one CT is not wired,
c the EM (or EA) current input board is
faulty.
Possible causes
c the microswitches on the back of the ET
board are not set correctly,
c one of the parameters in the status loop
is not set correctly.
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the EM (or EA) board;
refer to installation manual,
c check that the In setting (status loop)
matches the rating of the CTs or CSP
sensors being used; refer to use/
commissioning manual,
c check that the network frequency has
been selected correctly
(50 or 60 Hz, status loop).
Remedies
c Sepam connected to a 1A/5A CT: ensure
that there is current in the CT secondary
circuit which reaches the CCA 660 or
CCA 650 connector,
c replace the EM board,
c Sepam connected to a CSP sensor:
momentarily reverse the connections (BNC
connector) on the EA board: if the fault
disappears, the problem is an external one;
if the fault persists, replace the EA board.
Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the ET board; refer to installation manual,
c check that the Unp and Uns settings
(status loop) match the VTs being used;
refer to use/commissioning manual,
c check that the network frequency has
been selected correctly (50 or 60 Hz, status
loop).
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The U32 and U13 phase voltage measurements do not appear

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c the U32 and U13 measurements are c the VT's parameter in the status loop is c check the VT's parameter (status loop).
missing, set to U21, in which case Sepam is unaware Set it to U21U32.
c the U21 voltage measurement is correct. of the value of the other voltage
measurements.

A voltage measurement channel indicates zero

Symptoms Possible causes Remedies
c one of the phase-to-phase voltage c there are only one or two VTs in the c ensure that the VT secondaries are wired
measurements indicates a value of zero or cubicle or not all the VTs are cabled, to Sepam 1000,
close to zero, c the ET voltage input board is faulty. c replace the ET board.
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is working.

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A protection does not trip at the expected set point
Symptoms Possible causes
c one or more protections do not trip at the c the causes may be same as when the
expected set points. current or voltage measurements are false;
microswitches or status parameter set
incorrectly,
c a protection set point is outside the range
accepted by Sepam 1000 after a
modification of In, Ib, Unp or Uns,
c case of residual current protection:
core balance CT connection error
(2 A , 30 A rating or CT).
A protection does not trip
Symptoms Possible causes
c a protection does not trip. c inhibition of the protection by a 999 type
setting,
c incorrect addressing of the protection
output,
c residual current protection:
microswitches not set correctly.
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Remedies
c check the setting of the microswitches on
the ET and the EM (or EA) boards; refer to
installation manual,
c check that the Unp and Uns settings
(status loop) match the VTs being used,
c check that the In setting (status loop)
matches the rating of the CTs or CSP
sensors being used;
refer to use/commissioning manual,
c check that the network frequency setting
has been selected correctly (50 or 60 Hz,
status loop),
c review the list of parameters and check
that none of them are blinking. If that is the
case, set the parameters again. Generally
speaking, it is recommended to set all the
parameters in the status menu before
setting the protections,
c residual current: check the core balance
CT connection.
Check that the core balance CT is a CSH.
Remedies
c check the set points,
c check the output addressing. Make sure in
particular that the ES1 board is included if
relays AUX1, AUX3 and AUX4 are
supposed to be used,
c residual current protection: if the sum of
the phase currents i used, check that the
setting of the SW1 microswitches on the EM
or EA board is as follows:
SW1.
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Acknowledgement is impossible
Symptoms
c the reset key is disabled,
acknowledgement is impossible.
Frequency measurement and functions do not work
Symptoms
c the frequency measurement is displaying
hyphens,
c the frequency protections do not trip.
The logic input does not work
Symptoms
c the logic input remains at zero, whether it
is supplied with power or not,
c the green on indicator is on,
c the red indicator is off,
c the display unit is working.
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Possible causes
c the fault at the origin of tripping is still
present.
Possible causes
c incorrect wiring,
c U21 or forward voltage too low.
Possible causes
c wiring error on the ES1 board connector,
c ES1 board microswitch setting error, in
the case of use with 24/30 VDC.
Remedies
c check for the presence of the fault
(current, voltage, frequency):
v think of undervoltage protections which
trip when there is zero voltage,
v also remember the thermal overload and
starts per hour protections which remain in
tripped status even when there is no
current. In such cases, wait for the
conditions which caused tripping to
disappear.
Remedies
c check the wiring
(direction of phase rotation),
c check voltage amplitude: U21 voltage
should be greater than 30% of Unp and
forward voltage should be greater than 20%
of Vnp.
Remedies
c check the wiring and voltage on the input
terminals,
c if the input is used with 24/30 VDC, the
microswitches on the ES1 board must be
set as follows: SW1,
c if the fault persists,
replace the ES1 board.
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Sepam 1000 appendix

Table of rear compartment Functions of rear compartment boards

board positions c EM: current inputs for 1 A or 5 A sensor and CSH core balance CT input for
residual current measurement,
c the table below indicates the position of the boards c EA: current inputs for CSP sensor and CSH core balance CT input for residual
in the rear compartment according to the different current measurement,
Sepam 1000 models. c ET: voltage inputs and residual voltage input,
c failure to use the correct board positions is liable to c AS’: power supply and 2 outputs 4 versions available:
damage Sepam 1000. v 24/30 VDC,
v 48/125 VDC,
v 220/250 VDC and 100/127 VAC,
v 220/240 VAC,
c ES1: 1 logic input and 3 output relays and watchdog relays
single multi-voltage version available.
slot 3 2 1 0
S05 model
LX EM AS’ ES1
1 A / 5 A CT sensor (option)
LX EA AS’ ES1
CSP sensor (option)
TX ET AS’ ES1
(option)

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